A chilling account of the abduction of 13 villagers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) by bandits, who are demanding a staggering N900 million ransom.
In the early hours of Monday, a quiet community in the Bwari Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) was thrown into chaos. Bandits descended upon the unsuspecting residents of Piko community, abducting 13 individuals and leaving the village in a state of shock and fear.
Among the victims were a pastor and an assistant head teacher with the Local Education Authority in Shere community. The bandits also targeted a nearby herders’ settlement, abducting two herders and a pregnant woman. However, in a surprising turn of events, the bandits released the Fulani woman along with the head teacher, who is physically challenged, and one other person.
The bandits, who arrived just after midnight, left the community reeling from the shock of the sudden and violent intrusion. The audacity of the bandits was further underscored when they called to demand a staggering N900 million ransom for the release of the victims.
The incident has sent shockwaves through the community and beyond, raising serious concerns about the security situation in the area. The FCT police command has been alerted and has promised to investigate the incident. However, at the time of writing this report, the spokesperson for the FCT police command, Josephine Adeh, had not yet provided any updates.
The abduction of the 13 villagers is a stark reminder of the growing insecurity in the country. It underscores the urgent need for more effective measures to combat the menace of banditry and other forms of criminality that are threatening the peace and stability of our communities.
The residents of Piko community are now living in fear, their lives disrupted by the horrifying incident. The trauma of the abduction and the uncertainty surrounding the fate of the victims have cast a dark shadow over the community. The villagers are now anxiously waiting for news about their abducted kinsmen, hoping against hope for their safe return.
As we grapple with the grim reality of the situation, we must not lose sight of the bigger picture. The abduction in Piko community is not an isolated incident. It is part of a disturbing trend of increasing insecurity in the country. It is a wake-up call for all of us, a stark reminder that we must do more to ensure the safety and security of our communities.
In the face of this daunting challenge, we must stand together. We must support the victims and their families, and we must demand justice. We must also hold our leaders accountable, urging them to take decisive action to address the security challenges facing our country.
As we continue to report on this developing story, our thoughts are with the victims and their families. We hope for their safe return and we stand in solidarity with the residents of Piko community. We will continue to follow this story closely, providing updates as more information becomes available.
In these unsettling times, we must remember that our strength lies in our unity. Together, we can overcome the challenges we face and build a safer, more secure future for all.
